[HI] How do I evict a roommate for not paying rent?
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In Hawaii, a landlord can evict a tenant for not paying rent on time. To do so, the landlord must first serve the tenant a 5-days’ notice to quit in writing, which gives the tenant the option to pay the balance due or move out.
If the tenant does not pay the balance due or move out by the end of the notice period, the landlord can move forward and file an eviction lawsuit.You can now use that written notice and failure to comply as the basis to file the eviction action in court.
For eviction, Hawaii landlords must file a complaint in the District court. In the state of Hawaii, the filing fee is $155.
The summons and complaint may be served on the tenant by:
- the sheriff,
- the police chief,
- a party specifically appointed by the court to serve process, or
- by anyone over the age of 18 who isn’t part of the case.
Service methods include:
- Giving a copy to the tenant in person
- Leaving a copy with someone who resides at the rental unit
- Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the rental unit
Here is the link to the court forms
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I have been seeing someone and they became a "tenant" in my home. What are my rights to get them out of my house? there has been multiple instances of abuse (emotional, psychological, financial, and physical)
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing. Have you already tried talking to this person about leaving your home?
yes multiple times
Are you currently in touch with any local law enforcement or domestic violence support services regarding the abuse you've experienced?
no
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with eviction.
no
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What city/state is the real property located in?
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Does this person pay rent?
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Have you served a written notice for them to leave?
Captain cook, Hawaii
This person is $5500 behind on rent
I have given them multiple notices to leave
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In Hawaii, a landlord can evict a tenant for not paying rent on time. To do so, the landlord must first serve the tenant a 5-days’ notice to quit in writing, which gives the tenant the option to pay the balance due or move out.
If the tenant does not pay the balance due or move out by the end of the notice period, the landlord can move forward and file an eviction lawsuit.You can now use that written notice and failure to comply as the basis to file the eviction action in court.
For eviction, Hawaii landlords must file a complaint in the District court. In the state of Hawaii, the filing fee is $155.
The summons and complaint may be served on the tenant by:
- the sheriff,
- the police chief,
- a party specifically appointed by the court to serve process, or
- by anyone over the age of 18 who isn’t part of the case.
Service methods include:
- Giving a copy to the tenant in person
- Leaving a copy with someone who resides at the rental unit
- Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the rental unit
Here is the link to the court forms
I have already delivered the 5-day notice to quit. What document do I need to file with the court?
The complaint
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